AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoMaritime Safety & Accountability: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says Saint Lucia will appoint a Commission of Inquiry into the July 18 Anse Cochon marine collision, with a judiciary chair, maritime and safety experts, and a police investigator—aimed at tightening oversight and preventing repeats. Regional Diplomacy & Trade: Taiwan’s Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office (LACTO) officially opened in Taipei, expanding coverage to six Taiwan allies including Saint Lucia, to boost trade, investment and tourism through missions and business matchmaking. Public Health: CARPHA launched an Antimicrobial Resistance Regional Reference Laboratory in Jamaica, expanding specialized testing and surveillance capacity across its 26 member states. Economic Policy Watch: A new Resilience Index Caribbean (RICa) study says resilience isn’t just about income or size; it flags Jamaica and Barbados as strongest while identifying Haiti and Saint Lucia among the more vulnerable. Tourism Youth Spotlight: Saint Lucia named Tiffany Jn. Jaques as its 2026 Junior Minister for Tourism after winning the national public speaking competition. Sports (Local Interest): La Clery opened the CFU Club Shield with a 2-1 win over Roaring Lions; next up is SV Robinhood. Regional Sports Hosting: CARIFTA 2027 is headed to Guyana, with Barbados set for 2028.
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